Jhiri Mela 2017 4th November Onwards

Bawa Jitto Mela 2017
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Attractions

Rural Sports,
Cultural Programmes,
Departmental Stalls

Jhiri Mela

Jhiri located 20 kms. north of Jammu-Poonch highway is famous for centuries old mela, held every year during kartik purmima (eorly atumn full moon) usually falling in the month of october-november. Lacs of devotees throng this historic village to commemorate the martyrdom of Bawa Jitto – A former who gave up his life in protest against the oppressive & unjust demands of the ruling feudal lord about 500 years ago.

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Places of Tourist Interest around Jhiri

Nearby ancient temples of SUI and BURJ. known for unmatched beauty of metal Idols also mural paintings. Aknhoor fort, Pandav Gufa, Jia Pota temple, Ambaran (Ancient Buddhist site) & Gurudwara Tapo Asthan Sant Baba Sunder Singh Ji Alibegh are situated just 10 kms, ahead of Jhiri at the banks of river Chenab.

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J&K Tourism Department

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